Student Success at HIES
Since the School's founding in 1959, we have upheld an Episcopal academic tradition of excellence, commitment to intellectual inquiry and equipping skilled and ethical leaders for tomorrow. HIES students are surrounded by an ecosystem of talented faculty and staff focused on ensuring a successful student experience for all, to launch them onto college and life beyond.
We Excel
We Excel
Academics at HIES focus on our guiding principle: to provide an unparalleled college-preparatory education, driven by our extraordinarily accomplished and dedicated faculty. Our students flourish with small class sizes, engaging coursework and support from teachers who inspire a standard of excellence.
We Support
We Support
We recognize that each student has unique learning needs, strengths and goals. From the Primary School to the Upper School, the Learning Resources department is committed to creating an environment where all students thrive as scholars and as individuals.
We Comfort
We Comfort
We recognize that mental and emotional well-being are crucial for our students to thrive. We have counseling services for each division at HIES to support students and faculty in being their best selves.
We Guide
We Guide
At HIES, matters of the spirit of all are honored and cultivated. Respectful of all persons and all faith traditions, ours is a uniquely diverse and close community, where spiritual life is intertwined within the life of the school.
We Journey
We Journey
Learning begins at 805 Mount Vernon Highway and spreads across the globe. Our Global Education opportunities help students of all ages become intelligent and empathetic citizens of the world.
We Affirm
We Affirm
The values of our multicultural program are simple: We learn, we welcome, we listen. Our students and faculty learn to respect the dignity and unique experiences of all persons.
We Launch
We Launch
HIES is a launching pad for students to thrive in their college experiences, guided by outstanding college counselors who help students discover their passions and face academic challenges with confidence.
We Ignite
We Ignite
A HIES education expands beyond the classroom. Our clubs and service opportunities provide a place for each and every Golden Bear to find what inspires their minds and fires their hearts.